If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.
John of the CrossIn tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
John of the CrossGod desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform.
John of the CrossThe conditions of a solitary bird are five: The first, that it flies to the highest point; The Second, that it does not suffer for company, not even of its own kind; The Third, that it aims its beak to the skies; The Fourth, that it does not have a definite color; The Fifth, that it sings very softly.
John of the Cross